Single Handed Improver Weekend

Duration: 2 Days

Course Aim: RYA Seamanship Skills

Minimum Standard: You should be able to sail comfortably around a triangluar course in force 2-3 winds

This short course has been designed to develop your practical boat-handling skills such as boat preparation, balance, trim, roll-tacking, roll-gybing, and strong wind techniques, including planing, bearing away, gybing and upwind technique.

By the end of the weekend you should be able to deal with a range of situations afloat.

Some of the weekend will be used as an introduction to club racing skills as well. The centres Lasers (4.7, radial and full rigs) will be used along with Picos, Fevas and Toppers.

This course is suitable for anyone who is looking for a brush up on their solo sailing skills or looking to advance their sailing beyond the basics. You should already be able to sail a triangular course in light winds.

Kit and Clothing

Plas Menai provides all necessary kit, equipment and personal protective clothing including wetsuits, buoyancy aids, cagoules and waterproofs, however you are very welcome to bring your own if you wish

 

PLEASE NOTE

This course is Non-Residential. If you would like to book as a resident, please add the two night residential package under ‘Optional Extras’ when booking. The residential package includes two nights’ accommodation and full board for the duration of your stay.